Family law includes marriage, divorce, custody, support and adoption.

Divorce

Divorce is the legal process by which a marriage is dissolved. A marriage can be dissolved on either fault or no-fault grounds. The property owned and the debt incurred during the marriage is divided.

Our office can handle all aspects of divorce matters, including division of assets and debts, spousal support, alimony, child custody and child support.  We represent clients from the filing of a divorce complaint to preparing for a divorce master’s hearing.  We can also negotiate a marriage settlement agreement as well as filing for appeals if necessary.

Child Custody and Child Support

Custody is the determination of who has physical custody of minor children and sets forth a visitation schedule for the other party.

Support is the payment of money for the care of a minor child and/or a spouse during a divorce.

Our office can assist you in filing for custody and/or child support or represent you in defending such actions.  We represent parents from the filing of initial actions, to conferences, hearings and appeals as well as handling circumstances by seeking a modification of existing court orders.

Grandparents' Rights

In some, limited cases, a child’s grandparents may seek visitation or custodial rights.  These instances include:

•   The divorce of the child’s parents.
•   Chemical dependency of the parents which jeopardize the health and
safety of the child.
•   Illness or death of a parent.
•   Incarceration of a parent.
•   Abuse or neglect by a parent.

If you believe it is in the child’s best interest for the grandparents to have visitation or custodial rights, our office can handle this matter.

If you have any questions about any family law matter or any other matters, please feel free to contact us.

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